2018 - Page 24 of 41 - Mississippi Sportsman

Sometimes — for whatever reason — speckled trout just won’t commit to your topwater presentation. When that happens, guide Nick Poe switches to a twitchbait, then opts for a soft plastic on an ⅛-ounce jighead if the fish are really finicky.

Topwater troubles?

May 17, 2018 Patrick Bonin

May is a great month to throw topwater lures for speckled trout all along the coast. […]

How to choose the right reel gear ratio

May 16, 2018 Devin Denman

In this day and age, we have plenty of fishing reels from which to choose. They come in all sizes, shapes and types, with multiple gear-ratio options. […]

The bag limit for sheepshead is 15 per person and the minimum total length is 14 inches.

New sheepshead regulations take effect today

May 16, 2018 From News Reports

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has sent out a reminder to recreational anglers that the new regulations for sheepshead are effective beginning today, May 16. […]

When fish suspend in open water, the Damiki rig is one of the most effective options for coaxing bites.

Dazzle ‘em with the Damiki rig

May 15, 2018 David A. Brown

Bass anglers know that few scenarios rival the hair-pulling frustration of suspended fish. Maybe it’s largemouth fleeing heavy fishing pressure on their offshore humps and contour breaks; or perhaps we’re talking about spotted bass suspending in open water because they enjoy being difficult. […]

Spring squirrel hunting is a real treat for many Mississippi hunters who take advantage of the 2-week season.

Is May too hot for squirrels?

May 15, 2018 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi gets its fourth-annual spring squirrel season in Mississippi in 2018, but it has yet to lure many sportsmen to participate, with most citing “too hot to hunt” as the reason. […]

A nesting box can be made from scraps that are found around the house or in dumpsters at construction sites. This box is made from treated wood and is 30 inches long, 22 inches wide and 11¼ inches tall inside. The hole is 8 inches wide and 6 inches high.

Fish attractor rules

May 15, 2018 David Hawkins

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks’ regulations regarding fishing attractors or structures, including boxes for noodling: […]

Use your electronics to find post-spawn staging areas, similar to the ones used by bass during the prespawn.

Post-spawn tips for Pickwick

May 15, 2018 Phillip Gentry

Once you get post-spawn bass pinpointed, you could be in for some of the best fishing of the year, especially at Pickwick Lake. […]

Weyerhaeuser offers a food-plot program that allows hunting clubs to pay for plots that will be protected from timber management activities.

A landowner’s perspective

May 15, 2018 Andy Douglas

Leasing land for hunting is big business and is profitable for landowners. Lease rates once priced to covering landowners’ taxes have risen in recent years and still on the increase. Landowners, both individual and corporate, avoid commenting on the subject since it’s such a hot topic. […]